A young client is brought into the emergency department by a friend who says the client was "beat up" at school. The client is reluctant to provide the names of parents or a home address
Which should the nurse suspect has occurred with this client?
A) The client does not want the individual who did the beating to get in trouble.
B) The client does not know his parents.
C) The client does not want the school to get in trouble.
D) The client is a victim of interpersonal violence.
Answer: D
Although the nurse may initially believe that the client is telling the truth about being beaten up at school, the client's reluctance to provide parents' names or address could suggest the client is a victim of interpersonal violence. Reluctance to provide personal information could mean fear of further abuse. It is unlikely that the client does not know his parents. It is also unlikely that the client does not want to get the school or the individual who did the beating in trouble.
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